A Cadillac like this replica finished third overall in the 1954 La Carrera Panamericana road race only two minutes and 55 seconds behind the winner. The grueling event lasted five days and covered 1,900 miles from one end of Mexico to the other. The original car was equipped with a 331 CID V8, Hydra-Matic transmission, … Read more
The 1933 Cadillac V8 is an interesting vehicle for a variety of reasons; it had a powerful V8 engine that generated 115 horsepower, and could hit speeds well-over 100 mph. This Cadillac also featured ‘vent windows’ which were touted as a draft-free alternative to the roll-down configuration. Perhaps its most intriguing feature, however, was the … Read more
From its earliest days, Cadillac established itself as a leader in innovation and design. In 1905 and 1912, Cadillac was honored over all other cars in the world for design breakthroughs such as the first electric self-starter and the application of precision interchangeable parts. Cadillac’s breakthrough news in 1915 was the introduction of the world’s … Read more
This vehicle was ordered as a drivable chassis with a fender set. The body was designed by Harley Earl for a one of a kind custom-built body. Don Lee at Coach and Body Works, Los Angeles, formerly Eral Carriage Works, built the body. Harley was the Chief Designer for Don Lee and Director of the … Read more
Cadillac continued to expand its electric vehicle portfolio today with confirmation of the VISTIQ. Slotted between LYRIQ and ESCALADE IQ, VISTIQ is a distinctive and innovative luxury three-row SUV, designed for the modern family. This is the third electric vehicle Cadillac has confirmed this year and fifth to join its growing EV family. Earlier this year, … Read more
Cadillac offered five series and seventeen different V8 powered models for 1937. They were available with Fisher and Fleetwood bodies in three different wheelbases. This is a Fleetwood Series 75 five-passenger Trunk Sedan. The 1937 Fleetwood-bodied models featured a new die-cast egg crate grille, die cast horizontal hood louvers and a wheel disc that incorporated … Read more
Today, Cadillac has confirmed the fourth vehicle to join its expanding global electric vehicle portfolio — OPTIQ. OPTIQ will act as the entry point for Cadillac’s EV lineup in North America, slotting in below LYRIQ, a luxury compact SUV. OPTIQ’s spirited driving dynamics are designed to appeal to global luxury customers. Additional details, as well … Read more
This concept vehicle bears the name ‘Cien,’ meaning ‘one hundred’ in Spanish. Inspired by the F-22 Raptor air superiority fighter, this vehicle sports a monocoque body/chassis made from carbon fiber. It also features a rather atypical mid-engine and rear-wheel drive configuration. The experimental V12 engine churns out a pelvis-shattering 750 horsepower and also features ‘displacement … Read more
In 1930, Cadillac became the first domestic car manufacturer to release a production model version of a V16 automobile. Producing an astronomically-high (for the time) 165 horsepower, the Cadillac V16 model was available in 10 basic body styles, and nearly limitless color options. Dripping with style and luxury, this model recalls a time when customers … Read more
Hennessey, the world-renowned Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, has begun production of its ‘H1000’ Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing – the hero of luxury sport sedans. Boasting a supercharged 1,000 horsepower V8 and fitted with luxurious appointments, the rear-wheel drive Cadillac is a herculean muscle car wearing an elegant tuxedo. Straight from the factory, the Cadillac CT5-V … Read more